Dr. Loki Natarajan

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Biography

Loki Natarajan is a Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of California, San Diego. He specializes in Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, focusing on developing and applying statistical methods to solve complex biomedical problems. With a robust background in cancer research and health data analysis, he has contributed significantly to the understanding of treatment outcomes and biomarkers in cancer patients. His work often integrates techniques from epidemiology and biostatistics, aligning with current advancements in precision medicine. As a dedicated educator, Professor Natarajan mentors students and young researchers in statistical methodologies and their applications in public health and biomedicine. He is actively involved in collaborative research projects and has authored numerous publications in high-impact journals.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).